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tuning
To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
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verb
To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
“to tune a piano or a violin”
To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.
“Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible.”
To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.
“Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows.”
(e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.
“My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest.”
To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.
To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
To give a certain tone or character to.
To sing with melody or harmony.
To cheek; to be impudent towards.
“Are you tuning me?”
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Action of the verb to tune.
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to tune a piano or a violin
Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible.
Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows.
My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest.
Are you tuning me?